Latest Move to Australia

• The Commonwealth Bank welcomes you to Australia

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | If you and your family are thinking of making the move Down Under, the Commonwealth Bank can help.

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• The British move to Australia

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | According to the latest statistics, there were roughly 1.19 million UK-born expatriates living in Australia, making it the most popular country for British people who live abroad.

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• Plan your move to Australia with this checklist

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Complete step-by-step checklist guide for planning your move to Australia to live and work.

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• O’Connor flags changes to Australian 457 visa laws

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Breaches of Australia’s 457 foreign worker visa program have been so serious that legislative change will be needed, says immigration minister.

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• The first steps to relocating to Australia

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | It takes more than a good idea to successfully transfer abroad and put down roots in Australia.

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• A one-way ticket to Australia: why relocate?

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | For Europeans, the allure of Oz means better work opportunities and a more balanced lifestyle. Cristina Neagu, a Romanian living in the UK, is planning on joining her British partner in Australia this year. She explains their decision to relocate.

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• Australian govt proposes changes to 457 skilled worker visa

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | The Australian government has announced an intention to tighten controls on the 457 visa scheme for skilled workers, including a requirement for employers to show they are nominating a position where there is a genuine shortage of workers.

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• UK expats in Australia urged to check tax residence status

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | The millions of Britons who divide their time between homes in the UK and overseas in countries like Australia need to clarify their tax residence status ‘sooner rather than later’, say financial advisers.

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• Australian bank accounts for your money

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | With so many options from which to choose, it’s often tough to select a decent bank that will service all your financial needs. The Commonwealth Bank is such a bank, with an extensive network throughout Australia and an International Customer Services team in London to assist you, even before you leave.

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• Financial Planning: Asset management and transfer to Australia

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | People go to a financial planner because keeping up with constant changes in Australian tax and superannuation legislation, understanding market movements and monitoring the performance of various investments can be a minefied.

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• Should I buy a house in Australia?

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Moving to a new country and buying a home there is a worthwhile experience, especially when you are talking about Australia.

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• Getting a home loan in Australia

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Everyone needs a place in which to live, and finding a property in Australia comes with its own lingo, processes and challenges. In this article, we look at purchasing your own Australian home in which to live, as well as for investment purposes.

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• Home and personal insurance in Australia

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Insurance might be a grudge purchase, but it is a necessary evil and can potentially protect you from catastrophic financial losses. Australia has a well-developed home and personal insurance market, and as with banking, there are a range of choices to make.

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• Australian visas explained

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Visa options for moving to Australia to live and work or to travel; including eligibility criteria.

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• Australia needs you to work

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Australia is in great need for skilled migrants to move there in order to maintain its rapidly growing economy, and as such there are many fantastic job opportunities for people like you.

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• The top 10 tips to finding a job in Australia

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | The job hunting process can be very stressful and you need to be focused in your search. Here are our top 10 tips to finding work in Australia.

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• CV and résumé advice for finding a job in Australia

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | What you need to consider when updating your CV to give you the best chance of finding that great job in Australia.

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• Tips for starting a business in Australia

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Starting a business in Australia can be challenging, but following these steps can help you smooth out the process.

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• Paying tax in Australia

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | It is said that there are two certainties in life; death and taxes. The latter in Australia shouldn’t be a mystery to you and understanding what is required of you and how it all works go a long way to alleviating the aches and pains that usually accompany managing your tax affairs.

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• Pensions and superannuation in Australia

  

  MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Similar to the National Insurance scheme in the UK, you are required by law in Australia to make a compulsory payment into a Superannuation retirement fund and the state pension.

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